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Bilson has been noted as having a "self-destructive, rebellious period" during her teen years.<ref name="monsters1006">{{cite web | last =| first =| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Rachel Bilson's car crash wake up| publisher =Monsters and Critics| date =[[2006-09-20]] | url =http://people.monstersandcritics.com/article_1209882.php/Bilsons_car_crash_wake_up| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> When she was 16, she and a group of her brother's friends were involved in a car accident, a head-on collision with another car.<ref name="teenholl606">{{cite web | last =| first =| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Bilson Relives Car Crash Terror| publisher =Teen Hollywood| date =[[2006-10-10]] | url =http://www.teenhollywood.com/d.asp?r=134025&c=1055| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> As a result, Bilson was unconscious for a few days, has a scar above her right eye, and sometimes suffers from [[migraine]]s and [[memory loss]].<ref name="accident">{{cite web | last =Williams| first =Lowri| authorlink =| coauthors =| title='The OC's Rachel Bilson Reveals Her Near Death Experience| publisher =EntertainmentWise| date =[[2005-05-05]] | url =http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news?id=16737| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> She has stated that the experience "changed" her,<ref name="teenholl606" /> encouraging her to "stop... getting into trouble"<ref name="self" /> and stopping her from "going down that road".<ref name="teenholl606" /> Bilson graduated from Walter Reed Middle School in 1996 and from [[Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks, California)|Notre Dame High School]] in 1999. During her time at Notre Dame, she appeared in productions of ''[[Bye Bye Birdie]]'', ''[[Once Upon a Mattress]]'' and ''[[The Crucible]]''.<ref name="contactmusic">{{cite web | last =| first =| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Bilson Backed schoolmate McPhee During American Idol| publisher =Contact Music| date =[[2006-07-09]] | url =http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/bilson%20backed%20schoolmate%20mcphee%20during%20american%20idol_1007605| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref>
Bilson has been noted as having a "self-destructive, rebellious period" during her teen years.<ref name="monsters1006">{{cite web | last =| first =| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Rachel Bilson's car crash wake up| publisher =Monsters and Critics| date =[[2006-09-20]] | url =http://people.monstersandcritics.com/article_1209882.php/Bilsons_car_crash_wake_up| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> When she was 16, she and a group of her brother's friends were involved in a car accident, a head-on collision with another car.<ref name="teenholl606">{{cite web | last =| first =| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Bilson Relives Car Crash Terror| publisher =Teen Hollywood| date =[[2006-10-10]] | url =http://www.teenhollywood.com/d.asp?r=134025&c=1055| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> As a result, Bilson was unconscious for a few days, has a scar above her right eye, and sometimes suffers from [[migraine]]s and [[memory loss]].<ref name="accident">{{cite web | last =Williams| first =Lowri| authorlink =| coauthors =| title='The OC's Rachel Bilson Reveals Her Near Death Experience| publisher =EntertainmentWise| date =[[2005-05-05]] | url =http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news?id=16737| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> She has stated that the experience "changed" her,<ref name="teenholl606" /> encouraging her to "stop... getting into trouble"<ref name="self" /> and stopping her from "going down that road".<ref name="teenholl606" /> Bilson graduated from Walter Reed Middle School in 1996 and from [[Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks, California)|Notre Dame High School]] in 1999. During her time at Notre Dame, she appeared in productions of ''[[Bye Bye Birdie]]'', ''[[Once Upon a Mattress]]'' and ''[[The Crucible]]''.<ref name="contactmusic">{{cite web | last =| first =| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Bilson Backed schoolmate McPhee During American Idol| publisher =Contact Music| date =[[2006-07-09]] | url =http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/bilson%20backed%20schoolmate%20mcphee%20during%20american%20idol_1007605| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref>

===Career===
Bilson attended [[Grossmont College]] in [[El Cajon, California|a suburb of San Diego]], but dropped out after one year,<ref name="independentonline">{{cite news | last =O'Toole| first =Lesley| coauthors=| title =Rachel Bilson: She's the one| pages=| publisher =The Independent| date =[[2006-10-31]] | url =http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profiles/article1943630.ece| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> taking her father's advice to pursue a professional acting career<ref name="self" /> and making several appearances in commercials, including advertisements for Subway restaurants, [[Raisin Bran]] and [[Bismuth subsalicylate|Pepto-Bismol]].<ref name="self" /> She made her screen acting debut in early 2003, appearing in episodes of ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series)|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' and ''[[8 Simple Rules|8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter]]''. Bilson was subsequently cast in ''[[The O.C.]]'', which debuted in August 2003. Her character, [[Summer Roberts]], was initially intended to appear in only a few episodes, but became a series regular after a successful run, as Bilson's on-screen romance with [[Seth Cohen]] ([[Adam Brody]]) became a noted aspect of the series.<ref name="independentonline" />

As a result of the success of ''The O.C.'', Bilson has become well-known among teenage audiences. At the 2005 [[Teen Choice Awards]], Bilson collected three awards: "Choice Hottie Female", "Choice TV Actress (Drama)" and "Best Onscreen TV Chemistry" (jointly won with [[Adam Brody]]).<ref name="age.com">{{cite news | last =AP| first =| coauthors=| title =Teen Choice awards| pages=| publisher =TheAge.com| date =[[2005-08-15]] | url =http://www.theage.com.au/news/film/teen-choice-awards/2005/08/15/1123957997282.html| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> In 2005, ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]'' magazine named her sixth in their annual "Hot 100 List";<ref name="businesswire">{{cite news | last =Business Wire| first =| coauthors=| title =MAXIM MAGAZINE Unveils Their ``Hot 100'' for 2005; Eva Longoria Crowned #1 This Year| pages=| publisher =FindArticles| date =[[2005-05-10]] | url =http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2005_May_10/ai_n13679947| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> in 2006, the publication awarded her #14.<ref name="prnewsw">{{cite news | last =PRNewswire| first =| coauthors=| title =MAXIM Magazine Unveils Their 'Hot 100' for 2006| pages=| publisher =PR Newswire| date =[[2005-05-15]] | url =http://prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/05-15-2006/0004361818&EDATE=| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> The UK edition of [[FHM]] Magazine named her 28th in the 2006 100 Sexiest Women in the World list,<ref name="mykensingston">{{cite web | last =| first =| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006| publisher =MyKensington.co.uk| year=2006| url =http://www.mykensington.co.uk/kensington/celebs-fhm-women.htm| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> while the US Edition Ranked her 77th in 2005.<ref name="freejose">{{cite web | last =| first =| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=FHM 100 Sexiest Women 2005| publisher =FreeJose.com| year =2005| url =http://www.freejose.com/lists/fhm/2005/| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> Bilson was also named one of ''People'' magazine's "100 Most Beautiful People" in 2006.<ref name="peoplem2006">{{cite web | last =| first =| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=RACHEL BILSON| publisher =People Magazine| year =2006|url =http://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,26335,1184666_1185920_13,00.html| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> In January 2008, radio host [[Howard Stern]] named her the "hottest chick in Hollywood."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marksfriggin.com/news08/1-21.htm#tue |title=Stern Show News |publisher=Marksfriggin.com |date= |accessdate=2008-10-25}}</ref>

Bilson's first film role was in ''[[The Last Kiss]]'', a romantic [[comedy-drama]] also starring [[Zach Braff]]. In the film, which opened in 2006, Bilson plays a college student who seduces Braff's character. It was reported that Rachel Bilson called for a body double during the sex scenes because she was uncomfortable being nude in front of the camera. She does appear in the scene for the final film, albeit wearing a a flesh-colored bra. "I was terrified!" Bilson admitted. "But Zach really helped me through it, and we're friends, so he made it very comfortable, and Tony made it very comfortable, and it was actually a really nice setting. And I'm happy I did it, because I can say I did my first sex scene, and I never have to do that again!" <ref name="chinadaily">{{cite web | last =| first =| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Rachel Bilson gets sexy in "The Last Kiss"| publisher =chinadaily| date =[[2006-09-15]] | url =http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/entertainment/2006-09/15/content_689681.htm| format =| accessdate =2009-06-16 }}</ref> One review of the film noted that Bilson played the role with "surprising depth",<ref name="pennlive">{{cite web | last =Wang| first =Li| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Goofy Braff gets serious for mature take on modern relationships| publisher =PennLive.com| date =[[2006-09-15]] | url =http://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/entertainment/1158112527185230.xml&coll=1| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> although another critic described her role as "[[Glenn Close]] in ''[[Fatal Attraction]]'' as an [[airhead]] [[valley girl]] with a hot bod".<ref name="bostonherald">{{cite news | last =Verniere| first =James| coauthors=| title =Boys don’t cry| pages=| publisher =The Boston Herald| date =[[2006-09-15]] | url =http://theedge.bostonherald.com/movieReviews/view.bg?articleid=157537| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref>

Bilson has stated that she prefers acting in feature films to appearing on television, and that she would like the kind of roles "that [[Natalie Portman]] and [[Scarlett Johansson]] are offered".<ref name="independentonline" /> She has specified that though she is "grateful" for the success of ''The O.C.'',<ref name="azcentral">{{cite web | last =Murillo| first =Kathy Cano| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Q&A: Rachel Bilson| publisher =The Arizona Republic| date =[[2005-09-13]] | url =http://www.azcentral.com/ent/movies/articles/0913bilson0913.html| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> she feels that the show "is over" and that she is "ready to move on" to film roles.<ref name="digitalspy">{{cite web | last =Cribb| first =David| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Rachel Bilson to quit 'The O.C.'?| publisher =Digital Spy| date =[[2006-09-12]] | url =http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a36985/rachel-bilson-to-quit-the-oc.html| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> In September 2006, unconfirmed reports surfaced that Bilson was linked to star in a film version of the [[comic book]] character [[Wonder Woman]];<ref name="comicbookmovie">{{cite web | last =Gough| first =Bob| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Report: Rachel Bilson Cast as Wonder Woman| publisher =ComicBookMovie.com| date =[[2006-09-14]] | url =http://www.comicbookmovie.com/news/articles/2977.asp| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> Bilson has stated that these reports were untrue.<ref>Bilson mentioned that she has not been cast in the role on ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live]]'', 9/15/06</ref>

In late 2006, Bilson was cast in the role of Millie in [[Doug Liman]]'s thriller ''[[Jumper (film)|Jumper]]'', as the replacement for actress [[Teresa Palmer]]; the film was released on February 14, 2008.<ref name="Jumper1">{{cite web | last =Tyler| first =Josh| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Rachel Bilson Is A Jumper| publisher =Cinema Blend| date =[[2006-10-16]] | url =http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Rachel-Bilson-Is-A-Jumper-3635.html| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> Rachel also appeared in a two-episode [[story arc|arc]] on ''The O.C.'' creator [[Josh Schwartz]]'s [[NBC]] comedy, ''[[Chuck (TV series)|Chuck]]''.<ref>{{cite press release | title = Rachel Bilson ('The O.C.') to guest-star as potential love interest in multi-episode arc on NBC's new action-comedy series 'Chuck' | publisher = NBC | date = [[2007-09-13]] | url = http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20070913nbc01 | accessdate = 2008-02-01}}</ref>

She appeared in a segment of the film ''[[New York, I Love You]]'', starring alongside [[Natalie Portman]], [[Hayden Christensen]] and [[Orlando Bloom]]. In September 2008 she started shooting the indie romantic film ''[[Waiting for Forever]]'', directed by [[James Keach]].<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1296898/ ''Waiting For Forever''] at the [[Internet Movie Database]]</ref>

===Personal life===
Bilson began dating her ''The O.C.'' co-star [[Adam Brody]] in 2003. In late 2006, Bilson and Brody ended their relationship.<ref>{{cite web | last =Margaret| first =Mary| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Rachel Bilson & Adam Brody Split due to an argument they had in May of 2006.| publisher =[[People magazine]]| date =[[2006-12-05]] | url =http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,1566162,00.html| format =}}</ref> In March 2007, she began dating [[Canadian]] actor [[Hayden Christensen]], after meeting on the set of ''[[Jumper (film)| Jumper]]''. The couple got engaged in December 2008, over the holidays. <ref>[http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20259778,00.html Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen are engaged]. Accessed 2009-04-20.</ref>
Bilson has been recognized by several media sources as being a "fashion junkie".<ref name="penterprise">{{cite web | last =Pearson| first =Ryan| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Rachel Bilson, fashion junkie| publisher =PE.com| date =[[2006-09-20]] | url =http://www.pe.com/entertainment/stories/PE_Fea_Ent_D_movie.bilsson.23a970b.html| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref><ref name="horizons">{{cite web | last =Fischer| first =Paul| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Interview: Rachel Bilson "The Last Kiss" | publisher =Dark Horizons| date =[[2006-08-22]] | url =http://www.darkhorizons.com/news06/bilson.php| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref><ref name="fmovies">{{cite web | last =Guest| first =| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Rachel Bilson The Last Kiss Q&A| publisher =FutureMovies| month =October | year =2006 | url =http://www.futuremovies.co.uk/filmmaking.asp?ID=185| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> She has described herself as having a "vintage" sense of style, and noted [[Kate Moss]] and [[Diane Keaton]] as inspirations.<ref name="fmovies" /> Her clothes often have a "[[boho-chic|boho]]" feel to them. She approached DKNY Jeans in late 2007 with a view to design a clothing line with the popular fashion brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sassybella.com/index.php/2008/03/13/rachel-bilson-to-design-edie-rose-collection-for-dkny-jeans/ |title=Rachel Bilson to design Edie Rose collection for DKNY Jeans |publisher=Sassybella.com |date=2008-03-13 |accessdate=2008-10-25}}</ref> Together they created Edie Rose. The collection was launched in September 2008. An advertising image was released in July 2008 which featured Bilson modelling her Edie Rose collection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sassybella.com/index.php/2008/07/21/rachel-bilson-models-her-edie-rose-line-for-dkny-jeans/ |title=Rachel Bilson models her Edie Rose line for DKNY Jeans |publisher=Sassybella.com |date=2008-03-13 |accessdate=2008-10-25}}</ref> Of her line, she said in an interview with [[Teen Vogue]] "I wanted to keep it as separate as possible from Rachel Bilson the actress. I'm hoping people will appreciate it for the clothes, not the person behind them."<ref>[http://www.teenvogue.com/industry/fashionwork/2008/10/youngstars Rachel Bilson Edie Rose Interview]. Accessed [[2009-04-10]].</ref> Much of her fashion collection was lost when her home was burglarized in May 2009.<ref>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/dailydish/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=40495</ref> Bilson has turned down requests to appear seminude in [[men's magazine]]s, specifying that she feels that her body "is sacred" and "not there for the whole world to see".<ref name="starpulsenews1006">{{cite web | last =| first =| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=Rachel Bilson Believes Her Body Is Sacred & Only for Boyfriend To See| publisher =StarPulse.com| date =[[2006-10-10]] | url =http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/10/rachel_bilson_believes_her_body_is_sacre| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> However, she has been featured in a pictorial in the men's magazines [[Stuff (magazine)|''Stuff'']] and [[GQ (magazine)|''GQ'']]<ref name="GQ">{{Citation | last = Gay | first = Jason | title = Rachel Bilson is the Next _______ | newspaper = [[GQ (magazine)|GQ]] | pages = 100–107 | date = February 2008 | url = http://men.style.com/gq/features/landing?id=content_6275}}
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==Filmography==
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| [[2006 in film|2006]]
| ''[[The Last Kiss]]''
| Kim
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|-
| [[2008 in film|2008]]
| ''[[Jumper (film)|Jumper]]''
| Millie Harris
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|-
| rowspan=2 | [[2009 in film|2009]]
| ''[[New York, I Love You]]''
| Molly Snow
| ''awaiting release''
|-
| ''[[Waiting for Forever|Waiting For Forever]]''
| Emma Twist
| ''post-production''
|-
|- align="center"
! colspan=4 style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Television
|- align="center"
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! style="background: #CCCCCC;" | Notes
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| rowspan="3"| [[2003 in television|2003]]
| ''[[8 Simple Rules]]''
| Jenny
| Episode: "[[Career Choices]]"
|-
| ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series)|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]''
| Colleen
| Episode: "[[Dirty Girls]]"
|-
| ''[[The O.C.]]''
| [[Summer Roberts]]
| 2003-2007 (92 episodes)
|-
| [[2004 in television|2004]]
| ''[[That '70s Show]]''
| Christy
| Episode: "[[5:15]]"
|-
| [[2007 in television|2007]]
| ''[[Chuck (TV series)|Chuck]]''
| Lou
| 2 episodes
|-
|}

==References==
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Revision as of 01:12, 13 September 2009

Rachel Bilson
Rachel Bilson, November 2006
Born
Rachel Sarah Bilson
OccupationActress
Years active2003–present
SpouseHayden Christensen (engaged)

Rachel Sarah Bilson (born August 25, 1981) is an American actress. After growing up in a California show business family, she made her television debut in 2003 and subsequently became well-known for playing Summer Roberts on the prime time drama series The O.C. Bilson made her film debut in the 2006 film The Last Kiss and starred in the 2008 action/sci-fi film Jumper.

Biography

Early life

Bilson was born in Los Angeles, the daughter of Janice (née Stango), a sex therapist, and Danny Bilson, a writer/director/producer.[1] Bilson's father is Jewish American and her mother is a Philadelphia-born Italian American.[2][3][4] Bilson's father comes from a show business family; her great-grandfather, George Bilson, (born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) was the head of the trailer department at RKO Pictures, while her Brooklyn-born great-grandmother, Hattie Bilson, was a screenwriter and her grandfather, Bruce Bilson, is a film director.[3][5] Bilson's parents divorced during her childhood, and in 1997, her father remarried Heather Medway, an actress and the mother of Bilson's half-sisters Hattie and Rosemary.

Bilson has been noted as having a "self-destructive, rebellious period" during her teen years.[6] When she was 16, she and a group of her brother's friends were involved in a car accident, a head-on collision with another car.[7] As a result, Bilson was unconscious for a few days, has a scar above her right eye, and sometimes suffers from migraines and memory loss.[8] She has stated that the experience "changed" her,[7] encouraging her to "stop... getting into trouble"[5] and stopping her from "going down that road".[7] Bilson graduated from Walter Reed Middle School in 1996 and from Notre Dame High School in 1999. During her time at Notre Dame, she appeared in productions of Bye Bye Birdie, Once Upon a Mattress and The Crucible.[9]

Career

Bilson attended Grossmont College in a suburb of San Diego, but dropped out after one year,[10] taking her father's advice to pursue a professional acting career[5] and making several appearances in commercials, including advertisements for Subway restaurants, Raisin Bran and Pepto-Bismol.[5] She made her screen acting debut in early 2003, appearing in episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter. Bilson was subsequently cast in The O.C., which debuted in August 2003. Her character, Summer Roberts, was initially intended to appear in only a few episodes, but became a series regular after a successful run, as Bilson's on-screen romance with Seth Cohen (Adam Brody) became a noted aspect of the series.[10]

As a result of the success of The O.C., Bilson has become well-known among teenage audiences. At the 2005 Teen Choice Awards, Bilson collected three awards: "Choice Hottie Female", "Choice TV Actress (Drama)" and "Best Onscreen TV Chemistry" (jointly won with Adam Brody).[11] In 2005, Maxim magazine named her sixth in their annual "Hot 100 List";[12] in 2006, the publication awarded her #14.[13] The UK edition of FHM Magazine named her 28th in the 2006 100 Sexiest Women in the World list,[14] while the US Edition Ranked her 77th in 2005.[15] Bilson was also named one of People magazine's "100 Most Beautiful People" in 2006.[16] In January 2008, radio host Howard Stern named her the "hottest chick in Hollywood."[17]

Bilson's first film role was in The Last Kiss, a romantic comedy-drama also starring Zach Braff. In the film, which opened in 2006, Bilson plays a college student who seduces Braff's character. It was reported that Rachel Bilson called for a body double during the sex scenes because she was uncomfortable being nude in front of the camera. She does appear in the scene for the final film, albeit wearing a a flesh-colored bra. "I was terrified!" Bilson admitted. "But Zach really helped me through it, and we're friends, so he made it very comfortable, and Tony made it very comfortable, and it was actually a really nice setting. And I'm happy I did it, because I can say I did my first sex scene, and I never have to do that again!" [18] One review of the film noted that Bilson played the role with "surprising depth",[19] although another critic described her role as "Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction as an airhead valley girl with a hot bod".[20]

Bilson has stated that she prefers acting in feature films to appearing on television, and that she would like the kind of roles "that Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson are offered".[10] She has specified that though she is "grateful" for the success of The O.C.,[21] she feels that the show "is over" and that she is "ready to move on" to film roles.[22] In September 2006, unconfirmed reports surfaced that Bilson was linked to star in a film version of the comic book character Wonder Woman;[23] Bilson has stated that these reports were untrue.[24]

In late 2006, Bilson was cast in the role of Millie in Doug Liman's thriller Jumper, as the replacement for actress Teresa Palmer; the film was released on February 14, 2008.[25] Rachel also appeared in a two-episode arc on The O.C. creator Josh Schwartz's NBC comedy, Chuck.[26]

She appeared in a segment of the film New York, I Love You, starring alongside Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen and Orlando Bloom. In September 2008 she started shooting the indie romantic film Waiting for Forever, directed by James Keach.[27]

Personal life

Bilson began dating her The O.C. co-star Adam Brody in 2003. In late 2006, Bilson and Brody ended their relationship.[28] In March 2007, she began dating Canadian actor Hayden Christensen, after meeting on the set of Jumper. The couple got engaged in December 2008, over the holidays. [29]

Bilson has been recognized by several media sources as being a "fashion junkie".[30][31][32] She has described herself as having a "vintage" sense of style, and noted Kate Moss and Diane Keaton as inspirations.[32] Her clothes often have a "boho" feel to them. She approached DKNY Jeans in late 2007 with a view to design a clothing line with the popular fashion brand.[33] Together they created Edie Rose. The collection was launched in September 2008. An advertising image was released in July 2008 which featured Bilson modelling her Edie Rose collection.[34] Of her line, she said in an interview with Teen Vogue "I wanted to keep it as separate as possible from Rachel Bilson the actress. I'm hoping people will appreciate it for the clothes, not the person behind them."[35] Much of her fashion collection was lost when her home was burglarized in May 2009.[36] Bilson has turned down requests to appear seminude in men's magazines, specifying that she feels that her body "is sacred" and "not there for the whole world to see".[37] However, she has been featured in a pictorial in the men's magazines Stuff and GQ[38]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2006 The Last Kiss Kim
2008 Jumper Millie Harris
2009 New York, I Love You Molly Snow awaiting release
Waiting For Forever Emma Twist post-production
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2003 8 Simple Rules Jenny Episode: "Career Choices"
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Colleen Episode: "Dirty Girls"
The O.C. Summer Roberts 2003-2007 (92 episodes)
2004 That '70s Show Christy Episode: "5:15"
2007 Chuck Lou 2 episodes

References

  1. ^ Silverman, Stephen M (2007-02-22). "Rachel Bilson: My mama Gave Me Advice". People.
  2. ^ Bloom, Nate (2006-09-15). "Celebrity Jews". The Jewish News Weekly of Northern California. Retrieved 2007-01-20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ a b Spencer, Amy (2008-09-07). "Rachel Bilson's Divine Inspiration". NY Post. Retrieved 2008-09-09. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  4. ^ Gensler, Howard (2006-09-11). "It's star- and navel-gazing at this year's fest". Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved 2007-01-20. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  5. ^ a b c d Bried, Erin (2006). "Just beachy". Self (magazine): 36–38. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  6. ^ "Rachel Bilson's car crash wake up". Monsters and Critics. 2006-09-20. Retrieved 2007-01-20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
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  8. ^ Williams, Lowri (2005-05-05). "'The OC's Rachel Bilson Reveals Her Near Death Experience". EntertainmentWise. Retrieved 2007-01-20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  9. ^ "Bilson Backed schoolmate McPhee During American Idol". Contact Music. 2006-07-09. Retrieved 2007-01-20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  10. ^ a b c O'Toole, Lesley (2006-10-31). "Rachel Bilson: She's the one". The Independent. Retrieved 2007-01-20. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  11. ^ AP (2005-08-15). "Teen Choice awards". TheAge.com. Retrieved 2007-01-20. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  12. ^ Business Wire (2005-05-10). "MAXIM MAGAZINE Unveils Their ``Hot 100 for 2005; Eva Longoria Crowned #1 This Year". FindArticles. Retrieved 2007-01-20. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help); Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
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  17. ^ "Stern Show News". Marksfriggin.com. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
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  19. ^ Wang, Li (2006-09-15). "Goofy Braff gets serious for mature take on modern relationships". PennLive.com. Retrieved 2007-01-20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  20. ^ Verniere, James (2006-09-15). "Boys don't cry". The Boston Herald. Retrieved 2007-01-20. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  21. ^ Murillo, Kathy Cano (2005-09-13). "Q&A: Rachel Bilson". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2007-01-20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  22. ^ Cribb, David (2006-09-12). "Rachel Bilson to quit 'The O.C.'?". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2007-01-20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  23. ^ Gough, Bob (2006-09-14). "Report: Rachel Bilson Cast as Wonder Woman". ComicBookMovie.com. Retrieved 2007-01-20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  24. ^ Bilson mentioned that she has not been cast in the role on Jimmy Kimmel Live, 9/15/06
  25. ^ Tyler, Josh (2006-10-16). "Rachel Bilson Is A Jumper". Cinema Blend. Retrieved 2007-01-20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  26. ^ "Rachel Bilson ('The O.C.') to guest-star as potential love interest in multi-episode arc on NBC's new action-comedy series 'Chuck'" (Press release). NBC. 2007-09-13. Retrieved 2008-02-01. {{cite press release}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  27. ^ Waiting For Forever at the Internet Movie Database
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  29. ^ Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen are engaged. Accessed 2009-04-20.
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